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Coconut Almond Lemon Bars

Coconut Almond Lemon Bars

Almond softens the sharpness of citrus, and the two flavors blend deliciously in a classic lemon bar with a twist.

Servings: 64 servings (1 serving = 1 - 2x3-inch bar)
Prep
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Almonds, coarsely chopped
6 oz
1 1/2 cups
Shredded coconut
8 oz
2 cups
Crust
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Filling
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Water, cool approx. 72°F
2 lb 8.00 oz
5 cups
Gold Medal™ Lemon Bar Mix, filling mix (11240)
5 lb
1 box
Prep
  1. Toast almonds on half sheet pan in 300°F oven for 7-9 minutes or until light golden brown.
  2. Allow to cool and set aside until needed.
  3. Toast coconut on half sheet pan in 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes or until light golden brown.
  4. Allow to cool and set aside until needed.
Crust
  1. Empty crust mix into greased or parchment-lined full sheet pan; spread evenly and press down firmly.
  2. Set aside. DO NOT BAKE.
Filling
  1. Pour 2 1/2 cups of water and filling mix into mixing bowl; whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add remaining water and whisk until blended; fold in coconut and almonds.
  3. Pour mixture over pressed crust and bake as directed below; allow to cool completely.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
300°F
38-43 minutes
Standard Oven
350°F
46-51 minutes
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 19 minutes of baking.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 - 2x3-inch bar
Calories
280
Calories from Fat
80
% Daily Value
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
45mg
16%
Sodium
170mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
47g
16%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
2g
Protein
2g
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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